Hampshire · England
Paella Catering in Damerham
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event turns food into part of your event in Damerham.
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Retirement and leaving parties
Paella catering near Damerham
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Count adults and children separately
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
A short rest after cooking helps, which is when we normally call guests over.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue doesn’t provide them.
Paella catering in Damerham, made fresh on the day
You can keep it simple or build a full menu: just paella, or paella with tapas, desserts and drinks. We’ll suggest what suits your event. We cook black rice, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we are regularly asked to cater garden get-togethers and christenings and family gatherings.
For a rural spot like Damerham, the countryside is part of the appeal: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a paella that stands on its own. For vegans, the stock is plant-based.
Why choose live paella in Damerham?
With a barbecue, food comes in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why choose Love Paella in Damerham
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
What paella catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The paellas you choose
- The length of service
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of where we’d cook
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Damerham? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
For event organisers in Damerham
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Live paella in Damerham: local details
Damerham is in Hampshire. Give us the address of your event in Damerham, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 20 miles away.
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St George, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Here we cover the SP6 postcode area. That could mean an event in a garden on High Street, Green Close and Mill End or the roads around them. We also cook at events in Sandleheath (1 mile south-east), Rockbourne (2 miles north), Broxhill (2 miles south), Ashford (2 miles south-east) and Alderholt (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (15 miles east), New Milton (15 miles south-east), Ringwood (7 miles south-east), Fordingbridge (3 miles east), St Leonards (8 miles south) and Brockenhurst (15 miles south-east).
A little further out are Fordingbridge Museum (2.9 miles east) and Cranborne Castle Hill (3.5 miles south-west).
How it works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. Around midsummer it stays light in Damerham until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 4:05pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
Related guides
Towns and villages near Damerham
Other catering in Damerham
Common questions in Damerham
Is Damerham too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St George: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
How does live paella catering work?
We arrive with pans, burners and ingredients, cook in front of your guests, and serve at the time you want.
Can paella be the only main course?
It is a full meal on its own. Tapas and desserts can be added if you like.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff